The Rutcation Loadout | Rut Hunting System | ASIO Gear
The Rut · Straight From Joe's Walkthrough
The Rutcation
Loadout
This is the exact system ASIO founder Joe Miles runs when he takes off work to hunt the rut — nine quiet, windproof layers built to keep you concealed, warm, and ready to draw from first light to last light.
Everything You Need To Hunt The Rut
A rutcation is the best two weeks of the season — the days you burn vacation to sit all day, in any weather, waiting for a mature buck to slip up. Joe built this loadout around that hunt: a true layering system that handles a warm midday sit, a cold morning climb, wind on an exposed setup, and the long, still hours in the stand or saddle. Every piece is cut to let you draw your bow, and every piece is built quiet — because in the rut, opportunities happen fast and up close.
Joe's Rutcation Loadout
The nine pieces Joe layers for a rut hunt — grouped by the job each one does, from skin to shell. Tap any piece to shop it; every item is available in RAPTOR and RAPX camo.
Base Layer
Next to skin · wicks moisture
Midweight Baselayer Top
The foundation of the whole system — next-to-skin warmth that moves moisture off your body so you never sit in a sweaty shirt.
$119
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Midweight Baselayer Bottom
The bottom half of the base — warm, stretchy, and moisture-wicking so your legs stay dry and comfortable through an all-day sit.
$99
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Everyday warmth · built to layer
Insulating Layers
Trap heat for the sit
Midweight Core Warmth Vest
Core heat with a built-in face mask, deep pockets, and a dropped back hem — all without bulking up your draw arm.
$169
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Midweight Puffy Jacket
"The best puffy jacket I've ever been around." Years in the making — one of the only truly quiet puffies, reversible, hooded, and it packs into its own pocket.
$229
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Blocks wind & weather · still quiet
Midweight Sherpa Jacket
"Our 90% jacket — you can hunt 90% of the season in it." A windproof, waterproof membrane that's still whisper-quiet, with a hood and running collar.
$269
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Midweight Sherpa Pant
The outer shell for your legs — a windproof, waterproof membrane with quiet stow pockets, cut to match the jacket and dialed for long, cold rut sits.
$219
Shop →Windproof Extremities
Hands & head · seal out the wind
3-Layer Windproof Glove
Built to shoot — a design that keeps your trigger and release fingers free, with a windproof, waterproof shell that holds warmth as the temperature drops.
$59
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3-Layer Windproof Beanie
You lose most of your heat through your head. This windproof beanie blocks the wind and locks warmth in on exposed, all-day setups.
$39
Shop →Prices shown are full retail. During the Preseason Sale, savings apply automatically at checkout — see your full-system price below.
Buy The Full System & Save 30%
Add all nine pieces and the Preseason Sale does the rest. Once your order clears $1,000, 30% comes off the entire order automatically — and you get a free mystery layer on top. No code needed.
The 30% discount and free mystery layer apply automatically in your cart at checkout once your order reaches $1,000 — there's no code to enter. Free shipping over $250.
Start With The Base System
New to the system, or building it out over time? Start with the base. The Mid Season Starter System bundles the five core pieces of Joe's loadout — the Midweight Sherpa Jacket, Midweight Pant, Hoodie, Gloves, and Beanie — so you get the foundation in one move. Then add the Baselayer Top, Core Warmth Vest, Sherpa Pant, and Midweight Puffy above to build out the full rutcation kit.
Mid Season Starter System
The five-piece base of Joe's rut loadout — the foundation you build the full system on. Grab it in one move during the Preseason Sale, then add the remaining pieces as you go.
Preseason Sale savings are automatic — 10% off $300, 15% off $500, 20% off $750, and 30% off plus a free mystery layer at $1,000. No code needed. Free shipping over $250.
Why Bowhunters Trust ASIO In The Rut
Purpose-built for whitetail hunters by whitetail hunters — 30+ years of real-world rut experience behind every piece.
Whisper-Quiet
Every fabric is chosen and tested to stay silent on the draw — even the windproof and puffy layers — because rut shots happen close and fast.
Windproof & Weatherproof
Windproof, waterproof membranes across the jacket, pant, gloves, and beanie keep the wind off you on the exposed, all-day sits the rut demands.
Built To Draw
Vests and articulated layers add warmth without bulking up your shooting arm, so your form stays the same in five layers as it does in one.
Rutcation Loadout FAQ
What should I wear bowhunting the rut?
Run a layering system, not a single coat. ASIO's Rutcation loadout builds from a Midweight Baselayer Top and Bottom under a Midweight Hoodie, adds insulating layers — the Core Warmth Vest and the packable Midweight Puffy Jacket — then blocks wind with the Midweight Sherpa Jacket and Sherpa Pant plus a 3-Layer Windproof Glove and Beanie. Layering lets you stay dry on the walk in and warm on the sit without spooking deer.
What's in ASIO's Rutcation bundle?
Nine pieces, grouped by layer: the Midweight Baselayer Top and Bottom (base), the Midweight Hoodie (mid layer), the Midweight Core Warmth Vest and Midweight Puffy Jacket (insulation), the Midweight Sherpa Jacket and Sherpa Pant (windproof outer shell), and the 3-Layer Windproof Glove and Beanie (extremities). It's the exact system ASIO founder Joe Miles runs during the rut. The Mid Season Starter System bundles the core five pieces into one discounted base purchase to get you into the system.
What temperature is the Rutcation system good for?
It's designed to flex across the full range of a rut hunt — from a warm 55°F midday sit down into the 20s with wind. You wear the base and mid layers for milder days and add the windproof shells and packable puffy as it gets colder, so one system covers the whole spread instead of buying a separate outfit for each day.
Is ASIO gear quiet enough for bowhunting?
Yes. Quietness is a core design requirement for every ASIO piece — including the windproof shells and the Midweight Puffy Jacket, which is one of the only truly quiet puffies on the market. Rut encounters happen fast and close, so the gear is built so drawing your bow doesn't give you away.
What's the difference between RAPX and RAPTOR camo?
RAPX and RAPTOR are ASIO's two proprietary camo patterns, both built to conceal whitetail hunters across the entire season and range. The Rutcation loadout is available in both — choose the pattern that best matches your terrain on each product page.
How much is the full Rutcation system during the sale?
The complete nine-piece loadout is $1,371 at full retail. Because that clears $1,000, the Preseason Sale takes 30% off the entire order automatically — bringing it to $959.70, a savings of $411.30 — and you also get a free mystery layer. That's the full system, on sale, plus a bonus piece.
How do I get the Preseason Sale discount?
There's no code. The discount is spend-based and applies automatically in your cart at checkout: 10% off orders over $300, 15% over $500, 20% over $750, and 30% off plus a free mystery layer over $1,000. The more of the system you add, the higher your tier. Shipping is free on orders over $250.
The Rut Won't Wait
Gear Up For Your Rutcation
Build Joe's complete rut-season system — nine quiet, windproof layers that keep you concealed, warm, and ready to draw. Preseason Sale savings apply automatically at checkout.
